What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician - Salisbury, NC position at Praxair?
About Linde :
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com .
Job Overview :
Location : Salisbury , NC
The On-Site Air Separation Plant Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of oxygen and nitrogen producing plants in Salisbury , NC . This is a challenging and rewarding job that requires sound technical abilities in the primary on-site product line, along with knowledge and abilities in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems. The Plant Technician must demonstrate initiative in handling issues and be self-motivated. The Plant Technician must be on call and able to respond as needed. On rare occasions overnight travel may be needed for training and other plant support. Various training will be provided in safety and plant operations to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Scope :
The employee in this role solves field site issues and is responsible for the general maintenance and production at the site. The plant is located on a customer site. The technician must be able to produce results with minimal supervision and has primary responsibility for their assigned plants. The technician is supported through managerial supervision, lead technicians, engineers, sales and other technical support. Occasionally the technician will travel to support locations outside the assigned area and may be asked to assist in training and development. The technician makes decisions which require coordination of interrelated tasks. The employee develops conceptual solutions to moderately difficult, non-routine issues / problems and provides guidance on technical leadership of projects. Reports to a Team Lead, Operations Supervisor, or Area Manager.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Maintain all safety, quality and compliance activities at each plant location.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on a variety of process equipment including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, electrical controls systems and pneumatic control valves.
- Manage own time to accomplish operations and maintenance tasks for assigned plants which includes troubleshooting, diagnosing and solving plant problems.
- Coordinate contractors and resources, both internal and external to Praxair to support the plant activities, audits and all administrative requirements for the plant.
- Maintain or improve plant efficiency.
- Occasionally assists or directs the training and development of new employees.
Skills and Abilities :
Working Conditions :
In addition to being able to sit, stand, climb, walk, read, talk, see and hear; to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities :
Qualifications : Qualifications :
Air separation or similar complex process control function
At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde.
We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law .
Pay Range : 72,000 - 82,000
